Solution Architect Sr ( Risk Technology Architect)

PNC; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with match

Paid time off including maternity leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Solution Architect Sr to enhance its Risk Technology Group in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will bridge technical teams and Risk Management, creating scalable and secure solutions. Responsibilities include developing architecture diagrams and driving modernization initiatives focused on data platforms and analytics.

This role requires extensive experience in application development and distributed systems design, offering a chance to impact risk management through modern technology.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in full-stack application development.
• Proven track record designing and building distributed systems that operate at scale.
• Strong command of application architecture principles and design patterns.
• Practical experience with containerization and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Risk Management to analyze complex business needs.
• Create solution architectures aligned with PNC’s standards.
• Serve as a technical bridge between teams for scalable solutions.
• Contribute to solution delivery through architecture diagrams and models.
• Drive modernization of the Risk Technology ecosystem.

Skills

Full-stack application development

Distributed systems design

Application architecture principles

Containerization and DevOps

Event-streaming platforms

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Clear communication for technical audiences

Agile practices

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Kafka

Jira

Job description

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Solution Architect Sr (Risk Technology Architect) within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Dallas TX.

Overview

The Risk Technology Group at PNC supports the Bank’s Independent Risk Management and Technology Risk Governance functions. We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to play a critical role in shaping and modernizing the Risk Technology landscape. This position is suited for a hands‑on technical practitioner who combines deep engineering expertise with architectural rigor and takes ownership for delivering real business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Risk Management product owners, business leaders, and technology teams to analyze complex business and regulatory needs and translate them into implementable solutions.
• Create solution architectures that follow PNC’s Enterprise Architecture standards while staying practical and focused on delivery.
• Serve as a technical bridge between Risk Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Engineering teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and operable.
• Contribute directly to solution delivery by producing and reviewing logical and physical architecture diagrams, application and integration blueprints, sequence and context diagrams, logical data models and reporting frameworks, business capability maps and target‑state process models.
• Take an active role in developing and engaging with practical proof‑of‑concept projects that incorporate innovative or recently introduced technologies, ensuring design choices are effectively validated.
• Drive modernization of the Risk Technology ecosystem, focusing on data platforms, analytics, and distributed systems.
• Provide practical guidance to engineering teams through design reviews, trade‑off analysis, and implementation support.
• Maintain a delivery mindset by estimating outcomes, managing technical risk, and supporting roadmap development tied to measurable business value.

Technical Focus

Data and analytics are core to Risk Management at PNC. Success requires practical, applied experience in data engineering, analytics platforms, and modern integration patterns.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands‑on experience in full‑stack application development.
• Proven track record designing and building distributed and service‑based systems that operate at scale.
• Strong command of application architecture principles, design patterns, and integration strategies.
• Practical experience with containerization and DevOps (Docker, CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, uDeploy, or Azure DevOps).
• Experience with event‑streaming platforms (Kafka or equivalent) and large‑scale data platforms.
• Collaborative skills with product owners, business analysts, and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, delivery‑oriented mindset.
• Clear written and verbal communication for technical audiences.
• Experience with SAFe, Agile, or Scrum practices and tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic architectures.
• Background in design thinking and user‑centered solution design.
• Strong understanding of banking risk management concepts and practices.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to operate at the intersection of risk, regulation, and modern technology, where architectural decisions have real impact. The role is ideal for an architect who still enjoys building, validating ideas in code, and being accountable for production.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits: medical, prescription drug coverage, dental and vision options, life insurance, disability protection, 401(k) with match, pension and stock purchase plans, dependent care reimbursement, adoption benefits, educational assistance, wellness program, paid time off including maternity leave, holidays, vacation days, and more.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Applicants may also call 877‑968‑7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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